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    Visas If I overstay and pay the fee, does this make any sort of black mark on my passport / records?

    Hello, I just read this and have a question. I am a US expat been here for 2.5 years. My tourist visa expired in August of 2021. Migrations would not let me extend it told me I had to become a perm citizen. My wife and son are here and according to the consulate for the Argentine government I...
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    Real Estate Sales Buying assets in Buenos Aires

    If you have a lot of money in the bank in Europe (Luxembourg) and moved permanently in Buenos Aires would you get taxed by the Argentinian government if you bought assets ie: 1 apartment worth 3 million dollars a house worth more than 4 million dollars and 3 apartments worth in total 900,000...
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    Newcomer What is more “third world” - Buenos Aires or San Francisco

    I am calling it a tie. Both cities have many first world attributes, though it varies a lot by area. The aspect which I personally feel is 3rd world by Buenos Aires is the high level of dishonesty in business and government. Even many very affluent people chase away future business in order to...
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    Travel Travellers to be quarantined on arrival

    i have no problems with them being deported. follow the rules, or suffer the consequences. if you didn't want to be in quarantine you should have modified your travel plans.
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    Politics What This Means For Ex Pats

    I think it will be a 'lighter' version but the end result will be the same. The markets will do the talking and inflation will continue on its merry way. I just hope it doesn't turn violent - I can deal with the other sh*t. The K's will keep rolling out the USA is evil line and most likely reneg...
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    Politics Bolsonaro potential new president of Brazil serious implications

    Who would invade Venezuela and why? Maybe if oil goes above $100 someone might invade. But until then I don't see it as a possibility.
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    Legal information and law about 2 marriage in Argentina.

    Isn't this thread somewhat similar to the following hypothetical thread? "Hi everyone, I'm a 31-year old female moving soon to Saudi Arabia with my husband who works in petroleum. In my country it's normal for women to drive cars, but I'm not sure if I'll be allowed to drive one there. Any...
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    Newcomer What are you biggest complaints about living in Argentina?

    Having frequented this forum extensively, although I haven't officially resided in Argentina, I've made numerous visits and was once married to an Argentine, so I'd like to share my perspective. In my experience, Argentina isn't as dire as some portray. When I visit, I typically stay in the...
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    Newcomer My Argentinian wife really dislikes the US. Typical of Argentinians?

    I think you may find that many on this forum also feel that way.
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    Newcomer My wife (Argentinian) claims you can live "well" on $1500 a month in Argentina. True?

    My wife and I (no kids, just two cats) live in Recoleta. We don't rent because we own our apartment and we have no car. We have spent on average per month $3300 this year, and that does not include any money for travel. We have health insurance that we really like, but not with the top...
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    Banking Everything About Sending Money Out Of Argentina

    Hola! That is MY case. I am selling my property in ARG and looking into ways of getting the U$S from ARG to the US. You gave the certified copy of the Escritura to the ARG Bank or US Bank in ARG? In short, you need an account in ARG with a US Bank? (CitiBank, Bank of America, etc.)
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    Electronics My stolen iPhone is being sold on mercadolibre!

    No, nothing that interesting. I dropped it, someone grabbed it and ran away.
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    Electronics My stolen iPhone is being sold on mercadolibre!

    My missing iPhone is being sold on mercadolibre!! I know it's mine because it has very distinct scratches on the back and you can clearly see them on the photo that was posted on mercadolibre. Is there anything I can do??? They are selling it for $1600!!!
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    Banking Get USD in Santiago, Chile

    I'm going to Santiago, Chile, soon and I wanna try to get USD there with my ATM or Credit Card from a Swiss account. Anybody has done it before and can tell me which bank to go to? Don't feel like wasting to much time looking around so thanks for giving me a specific hint (I know this might...
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    Legal Taking Paintings Out of the Country

    Yes, when I passed the security at the airport in July they asked me for my tramites/forms for exporting art out of the country. Thankfully I had done the process as I had been advised by other artists. It isn't that difficult (2-3 1 hour errands) and it is free. message me if you want details...
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